Over the past few weeks I have been noticing a disturbing trend, decks improperly built and designed. When reviewing a deck I study the most important structural components such as footings, support columns, stair design, railings, dimensional lumber use, attachment to the home, etc…. After ...
If you see this bird, listen to what it’s telling you
If you see this bird knocking on your house it's telling you something. This is what the damage starts to look like. This is what happens untreated see below. The reason the woodpecker is attacking the house is it can tell there are wood destroying insects in the home ...
Draft Guard Warning
Wanted to share a few issues I've personally seen with the TV advertised Draft Guard. Once this cloth based device gets wet it wicks into the home. If left unchecked it will result in water damage. 2 photos one at the door the second with the damage caused. If you use it ...
Poor venting of bathroom fans leads to moisture/mold in the attic space
When inspecting a home for the first time I start with the exterior. As I'm taking it in I'm on the look out for bathroom windows and possible fan vents. If I don't see them I make a mental note to check and ensure they are properly vented to outside air. Bathroom fans not properly vented may lead ...
10 Easy Ways to Save Money and Energy in Your Home
Courtesy of InterNACHI By Nick Gromicko, Ben Gromicko, and Kenton Shepard Most people don’t know how easy it is to make their homes run on less energy, and here at InterNACHI, we want to change that. Drastic reductions in heating, cooling and electricity costs can be accomplished through very ...
Making Your Home Burglar-Resistant
Courtesy of InterNACHI By Nick Gromicko and Kenton Shepard There are a number of measures that homeowners can take to ensure that their homes are not attractive to burglars. If clients are concerned about break-ins, inspectors can pass on to them basic strategies for burglar-proofing their ...
Helpful Tips for First-Time Home Buyers
Courtesy of InterNACHI If you want to build a new home, there are things you need to know before you begin. Learn about construction standards and about buying land, so you know your rights. MPS Supplementing Model Building Codes The Minimum Property Standards (MPS) establish certain minimum ...
